Offshore sailing lessons · private

Learn to sail in 3 sessions.

You helm from the very first outing. In the last session, you handle every task on your own.

Up to 4 students3 days in a row or spread outFruit and water included

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The Limonada sailing in the bay, seen from above

What will happen

The three sessions

They can be on 3 consecutive days (recommended) or 3 separate days. We go out after lunch, when the wind picks up.

1º

Theory and first outing

MorningTheory class: the physics, how a sailboat works, the points of sail and how the boat behaves on each of them.

AfternoonAfter lunch, when the wind picks up, we go out to put the theory into practice. The student helms the whole way, reviewing what was covered in the morning.

2º

Every task, together

AfternoonWe go out after lunch and do every task together. Back before sunset.

GoalFor the student to perform every possible task on board: hoisting and lowering sails, trimming lines, tacks and jibes.

3º

You in command

AfternoonWe go out after lunch and come back before sunset.

GoalThe student sails the boat and handles every task alone. The instructor helps if needed.

Before you come aboard

Get to know the Limonada

These are the words you will hear (and use) during the lessons. Switch between the side and top views and tap the numbers to see each part.

1
BowThe front of the boat.
2
SternThe back of the boat.
3
MastThe vertical spar that holds up the sails.
4
ForestaySteel wire from the top of the mast to the bow. It holds the mast forward, and the genoa runs along it.
5
BackstaySteel wire from the top of the mast to the stern. It holds the mast back.
6
BoomHorizontal spar attached to the mast that holds the bottom of the mainsail.
7
LifelinesSafety lines around the deck that keep everyone on board.
8
WaterlineWhere the hull meets the water.
9
KeelHeavy fin under the hull that keeps the boat stable and stops it drifting sideways. On the Limonada, it carries 700 kg of ballast.
10
RudderBlade at the stern that steers the boat.
11
Inboard engineEngine mounted inside the hull, with the propeller under the boat. Used to leave and enter the marina.
1
MainsailThe main sail, attached to the mast and the boom.
2
GenoaThe front sail, attached to the forestay.
3
HeadThe top corner of the sail, where the halyard (the line that hoists the sail) is attached.
4
LuffThe edge of the sail along the mast.
5
LeechThe back edge of the sail, between the head and the clew.
6
FootThe bottom edge of the sail, along the boom.
7
ClewThe back corner of the sail, where the sheet (the line that trims the sail) is attached.
8
BattensStiff strips inside the sail that help it keep its shape.
1
BowThe front of the boat.
2
SternThe back of the boat.
3
PortThe left side when facing the bow. At night, the navigation light on this side is red.
4
StarboardThe right side when facing the bow. At night, the navigation light on this side is green.
5
Anchor lockerCompartment at the bow where the anchor is stored.
6
HatchOpening in the cabin roof that lets in light and air.
7
MastFrom above: the base of the mast on the cabin roof.
8
HalyardsLines that raise and lower the sails, led from the mast back to the cockpit.
9
WinchA drum that helps you pull and hold lines with less effort.
10
CockpitThe open area at the stern, where the boat is sailed from.
11
TillerThe lever that moves the rudder. It is how you steer the boat.